by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 22, 2025 | Hackers, malicious coding, Ophtek, Phishing, RAT, ScreenConnect
Hackers have used a popular remote access tool to sneak malware onto PCs by uploading hidden code inside its digital signature. Ever the innovators, a gang of cybercriminals have found a way to turn ScreenConnect into a dangerous weapon. Typically used...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 3, 2025 | 5Socks, Hackers, Online Proxy, Ophtek, Routers, The Moon
The FBI has warned that outdated routers are being hijacked by cybercriminals to hide illegal activity and build massive, untraceable proxy networks. The FBI has recently issued a security alert which is of interest to anyone who logs onto the internet...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 19, 2024 | Black Hat, Hackers, Hacktivists, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, security, White Hat
The headlines generated by cybersecurity attacks always focus on the damage caused by hackers, but who exactly are the hackers and why do they hack? Financial losses associated with cybercrime hit a mighty $12.5 billion in 2023, so it’s clear to see that hackers have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 20, 2024 | Acer, DDoS attacks, Dell, firmware vulnerability, Hackers, Lenovo, Ophtek, PK Fail, secure boot, unauthorized access
Hundreds of devices from vendors such as Acer, Dell, and Lenovo have been found to be left wide open to threat actors due to untrusted test keys. These devices have been left compromised due to PKfail, a firmware supply chain vulnerability. On devices where PKfail...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 23, 2024 | ALPHV, auto updates, Backup Strategies, BlackCat, Hackers, identify phishing, Ophtek, Ransomware
Healthcare data is some of the most sensitive data in existence, but a major hack has just affected up to 15 billion records. Change Healthcare, who provide revenue and payment services for healthcare providers and patients, has announced that its systems have been...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 19, 2024 | authentication, Hackers, HeadCrab, malware, Ophtek, Redis Servers, runtime monitoring, security scans
A new strain of malware, which contains several different attack methods and is considered a severe threat, has been discovered and named HeadCrab. The attack focuses its efforts on Redis servers, an open source, in-memory data structure store. In simpler terms, Redis...
